Tarpaulin surfing apparatus and method

Abstract

A new method of simulating the experience of surfing the tube of a wave is presented, consisting of a tarpaulin with weights and a handle on one corner. The tarpaulin is pulled up in the air and forward creating a tube shaped form within which a skateboarder can be propelled as if he was surfing a wave.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A method of engaging in tarpaulin surfing, consisting of the steps of
 assembling a tarpaulin surfing apparatus, the apparatus comprised of a piece of flexible material, a handle, a plurality of weights, and a skateboard, 
 the flexible material in a generally rectangular shape with a plurality of corners, the flexible material comprised of a material from the list of canvas, carpet, foam, vinyl, thin plastic, heavy cotton, nylon, and polyester, the flexible material possessing a coefficient of sliding friction sufficient to prevent said skateboard or any object from sliding across the flexible material, the flexible material designed to be rolled up into a compact cylindrical bundle when the apparatus is not being used, the handle connected removably to one corner of the flexible material, 
 identifying a small group of players or participants, the group consisting of at least a rider and a tarpaulin puller, 
 unrolling and laying the flexible material on a flat surface, 
 placing the plurality of weights on the flexible material such that the flexible material is held down at two of the corners, 
 placing the rider on his skateboard on the flexible material, 
 having the tarpaulin puller grasp the handle attached to the flexible material and pull it up in the air, drawing the flexible material forward over the rider as the rider propels the skateboard across the flexible material.